Red Tree Coral [Dendronephthya spp]
Description
Red Tree Coral are non-photosynthetic soft corals found in various shades of red. They require strong water flow and regular feeding of fine particle foods. Red Tree Corals are found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are sessile, colonial, and have a tree-like appearance.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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| Family |
Nephtheidae
Nephtheidae
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| Genus |
Tree Soft Coral
Lithonephthya
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